Caraway Essential Oil (GEO-N3)
REFERENCES
CAS Number: 8000-42-8 ; 85940-31-4
FEMA Number: 2238
EINECS Number: 288-921-6
INCI Name: Carum Carvi (Caraway) Seed oil
PART USED
Seeds
SYNONYMS
Carum carvi L.
COMMON NAMES
Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distilled Essential Oil
ORIGIN
Egypt
NOTE CLASSIFICATION
Middle Note
MAIN CONSTITUENTS
Carvone 78% – 85% , Limonene 3% – 10%
PROPERTIES
Appearance: Pale yellow to orange yellow colored liquid
Odor: Warm, spicy, woody-herbaceous aroma reminiscent of freshly crushed caraway seeds
PRODUCT CODE
GEO-N3
OVERVIEW & DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Our Caraway Seed Oil undergoes steam distillation from the seeds of the biennial Carum carvi plant, It thrives naturally and is also cultivated in Egypt. This essential oil boasts a robust aroma, evoking the fresh, diffusive, spicy, fruity, woody, and warm scent akin to freshly crushed caraway seeds, often likened to the aroma of freshly baked rye bread.
Although Caraway seeds are commonly employed as a spice in breads, cakes, cheeses, and rolls, their essential oil serves as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, lotions, and perfumes. Caraway is also utilized as a breath freshener and features prominently in toothpaste and mouthwash formulations, boasting a rich heritage in traditional folk medicine practices. Beyond its aromatic uses, Caraway finds application in the pharmaceutical and food sectors as a flavor enhancer, in personal care formulations as a scent agent, and in perfumery.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Caraway seeds are valued for their ability to impart warmth to the body. Caraway Oil serves as an expectorant, aiding respiratory health by alleviating symptoms of bronchial asthma, coughs, and bronchitis. Additionally, its astringent and purifying properties make Caraway Essential Oil beneficial for addressing mature skin and maintaining balance in both dry and oily skin types. Widely utilized in aromatherapy, Caraway Oil is esteemed for its warming and stress-relieving attributes, often employed in the treatment of depression and stress reduction.